6 posts from June 2009

June 29, 2009

The
posters feature the traditional maple leaf rendered in a new way that
is symbolic of a country that is young at heart, diverse, dynamic and
fun.

-John Furlong, VANOC CEO

The maple leaf. It’s one of Canada’s most widely recognized symbols
and now it’s the face of the official 2010 Winter Games posters. But
instead of the standard rustic red, this maple leaf is an anthology of
nature and urban symbolism in wintery shades of blue and vibrant
greens.

The complementary posters, reflecting the signature
look of the 2010 Winter Games, have a bold, contemporary design and
feature a cropped maple leaf composed of a vibrant palette found in the
natural landscape of Vancouver and the Sea to Sky corridor, the Games
Host Region. When the Olympic and Paralympic posters are displayed
together, the two halves of the maple leaf join to create a whole, a
concept that is a first for an Organizing Committee. The Official
Emblems of the Games, and the Games motto With Glowing Hearts/Des plus
brillants exploits, are also on the posters; all poster elements are
artfully displayed on a white wood grain textured background.

Like
other Games posters before them, the official posters of Canada’s Games
— the 21st produced for a Winter Games — will hang on bedroom walls and
office boardrooms around the world. Among collectors, Olympic and
Paralympic Games posters are some of the most coveted Games keepsakes.

The posters go on sale today at vancouver2010.com/store and at The Olympic Stores located at Vancouver International Airport and in Whistler, BC, starting at $15 CAD.

The Creative Process

Created
by hand using paint and mixed media prior to digital composition, the
techniques employed to produce the original piece of art complement the
modern and dynamic style of the Vancouver 2010 graphics. The Look of
the Games graphic elements in the poster were created by members of the
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic
Winter Games (VANOC) design team, and the poster concept and unique
interpretation of the graphic elements were brought to life by VANOC
designer Ben Hulse.

“As one of the most visible and collectible
items of the Games, we’re proud to offer Canadians and supporters
around the world official posters that truly illustrate the spirit of
Canada’s Games,” said John Furlong, VANOC Chief Executive Officer. “The
posters feature the traditional maple leaf rendered in a new way that
is symbolic of a country that is young at heart, diverse, dynamic and
fun. The unique pairing of these posters reflect our integrated
approach to celebrating the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as
one event for Canada.”

June 26, 2009

We weren't expecting to be celebrating June's "Date Night" with just the two of us ... but with baby girl still cozy and happy in the belly we took full advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a lovely Summer evening.

The Cannery has been serving Vancouver since 1971. The adorable couple next to us was thrilled to be seated at the exact same table where they shared their first date 24 years ago. The location is awesome, situated right on the water inside the Port of Vancouver's property. (If you'd like you can even travel by boat and dock at the private pier.) The atmosphere inside is full of history and character. We really enjoyed the local mussels served in a cast iron skillet with house made Chorizo sausage, rosemary and stewed tomatoes (photo above). The Caesar salad with bay shrimp was also outstanding. Darrin couldn't resist complimenting the meal with a bottle of 2005 Tori
Mor Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Oregon. A rare find here in BC! The best part was that he was able to take half the bottle home at the end of the meal. I have a feeling this is one of the last times that will happen. It won't be long before I'll be sharing in the pleasures of the grape once again.

June 14, 2009

June 05, 2009

The first meal of my mat leave was amazing sushi @ the Blue Water Cafe's Raw Bar in Yaletown.(Don't worry, I didn't eat the raw Toro tuna ... this is Darrin's dish but it was too pretty not to photograph)